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Learn All About Oral Thrush

June 5, 2020

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Candida (or fungus) is a normal organism in the mouth, but oral candidiasis is a condition where the fungus accumulates in more significant amounts on the surfaces of the mouth. The layman’s term for oral candidiasis is oral thrush. 

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What Is Dental Fluorosis?

November 21, 2016

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Woman having dental exam performedDental fluorosis is a change that occurs in the look of the tooth’s enamel. The changes in the appearance of the enamel vary regarding their severity. In mild cases, white spots are visible on the surface of the tooth’s enamel. In moderate to severe cases, heavy discoloration and pitting of the enamel are present. The image below shows a moderate example of fluorosis.

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